Mesquite Independent School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant-Accounting.  The appointee will report directly to the Accounting Supervisor and be responsible for providing assistance to the Accounting Department; this involves accounts payable and accounts receivable.  The person will work closely with administrators, district personnel and staff in the Business Office.

Qualifications:  The Administrative Assistant will have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

• have appropriate clerical and/or secretarial experience
• have experience with Munis and InTouch software
• have knowledge of computer functions and programs, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database
• possess strong analytical and organizational skills
• have a working knowledge of accounting and payroll procedures
• demonstrate effective communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills
• demonstrate a working knowledge of basic office equipment
• have a service oriented personality.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary:  Pay Range:  Administrative/Technical Support (4); $17.90 to $27.48 (hourly); 226 day position

Employment begins:   August 12, 2020 or as soon as possible

A formal online application should be made through the Mesquite ISD website: 

www.mesquiteisd.org

Applications due by:  August 11, 2020

The Mesquite Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information or for any other reason prohibited by law.